Fatal burns believed to have caused death of 71 year old Miss Spencer
Columbus Journal reports Miss Mia Alice E. Spencer, 71, was found fatally burned in her Columbus home after a lamp was overturned or knocked from a table, possibly during a stroke. Neighbors discovered the scene as a fire had spread. authorities noted no sign of foul play and funeral arrangements were pending.
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Alice Spencer
Columbus
Afi
Witellen
Mia Alice E. Sperican
Columbuy
Tak Abele
Tajlime
Nia
Edward Artette
Whitaker
Spencer
Jaye
Alexander and Co
Weverilll Ag
Corinbins
Corey
Miss Spencer
Journal
Tesidad Alon& Neighbors
Constansle McGuire
Mise Spencer
Yarthi
Ararhgemetts
Rade
English Would Oust Mormon Missionaries In London
Expulsion from England of American Mormon missionaries was demanded today by reverent newspapers leading an anti Mormonism campaign. The issue follows a fierce campaign and a rumored arrival of missionaries from Italy. A reward of 200 pounds was offered for proof that any girl was taken from England to Utah for immoral purposes.
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Tondon
Ghyland
Morne Sisson Ticles
Gueréi
Italy
England
Utah
Commerce Directors to Meet Tonight in City Offices
Commerce directors to meet in regular session this evening at 8 o’clock in the Manieinal building offices of the organization. Meeting expected to transact business of importance to members and the community.
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Commerce Directors
Chamber of Commerte
Regilar
Peta
Pan Rune Has Own Airplane Scrambled Note
Brussels January 18. Queett Elizabeth of Welgium has her own airplane especially fitted with silver finishings. The aircraft, built by Croydet Aero Hote in England, is a gift from a Upitinh company.
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Brussels
Elizabeth of
Welgium
Abwr Hore
Croydet Aero: Hote
England
Upitinh
Fifth Well Brought In Will Drill Deeper
Anderson and Ketter, Beach interests drillers, report striking a good well at Carrell farm. Depth to exceed earlier wells with plans to reach at least 1200 feet in a deeper test. Weill of Hench company says operations to resume next week as drillers push into nearby farms in the territory.
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Anderson and Ketter
Feubes Enat
Thie
Carrell Farm
Wight
Weil
Joiy
Weill
Anderson and Ketler
Farma
Winder
Beams Break in Veritable Oven Narrow Escape
Flames from a roof fire at a Camden storefront scalded and burned workers on a roof adjoining Pulp Wazing Co. department store. Beams collapsed into a furnace like blaze as firemen fought the smoke. One worker died from a skull fracture. others were burned or bruised. Damages estimated at $130,000.
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United Pass
Camden N. J
Jon
Pulp Wazing Econumy Department
Minti Cartigan
Disputed GEMS Have Bloody History in Pearl Case
In New York a million dollar dispute centers on a string of pearls once owned by Catherine the Great and linked to Russian royal intrigues. The current claimants include widow Horde B. Dodyn, with provenance tracing back to Carters and Dodge, who allegedly paid $1.5 million after a Paris sale as the defense argues the jewels did not fetch $1.6 million.
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United Press
New York
Ion
Avs
Horde B. Dodyn
Weaithy
Origisinkiy
Cathering TL
Russia
Jevak
Dodge
Delinquent League Members Owe Large Totals
Geneva January reports reveal the League of Nations faces a growing debt crisis as 18 member nations lag on payments, led by South American states and smaller European members. England owes 10 000 pounds and South Africa 30 000 pounds, threatening a multimillion deficit if prompt payments aren’t enforced.
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United Eras
Geneva
League of Nationa
League
England
Quits as U S District Attorney in West Virginia
Martinburg report states Ayrer resigns after eight years as U S district attorney for the northern district of West Virginia. He forwards his resignation to the Department of Justice and plans to return to private practice.
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U.S
Martinsburg
Jon
Ayrer
Dintrice
West Virginia
Oda
Hyrer
Juniors Host Senior Class at Armory Reception Dance
The Junior class plans a reception at the State Armory for the Senior class with Donald Group as host, Ralph Jewel delivering remarks, and Principal Brown presiding. Rathbin's Orchestra provides music for the dance following a banquet, while the hall is decorated in class colors and a ballade by Ferdinand Johnson is featured.
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State Armory
Donald Group
Ralph Jewel
Raspondituz
Milon TL. Brown
Tountmanter
Promam
Howes
Rathbin
Ferdinand Johnson
Charles Lisey
Louis Boudréau
Phu Baleange
Death Rate Declines in Recent Vital Statistics
Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce cites a mortality rate drop from 10.7 to 9. Birth rate falls from 26.2 to 22. The report notes 108 deaths in 1921 versus prior year, and calls attention to a peak mortality of 2.47 per thousand in 191.
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Fe Journal
Crown
Chamber of Commerce
Campaign launched for Lutheran Home in Erie district
The Erie district meeting for establishing Bethesda Home, a care center for delinquent and wayward children of the Pittsburgh Synod, will be at Luther Memorial Church on January 12 at 8 p m. The home was started by William Wise who left property to the Synod. Rev. William Halt will represent St. Paul’s Church at the meeting.
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Erie
Bethesda
Pittsburgh
Suegertown
William Halt
St. Paul's Church
Improvement program at Odd Fellows Home quarters plan
The Odd Fellows lodge splits into a rapid growth phase with a major remodeling project. The Chase block on North Comer street is being upgraded with centralization of offices, second floor duty rooms, a larger parlour, and extensive renovations across the upper floors to provide comfortable lodge quarters and improved meeting spaces, costing several thousand dollars.
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Odd Fellows Moers
Ehh Toons
Tenny
Chage
Odd Fellow
North
Comer Street
We Now
Brant
Murray Grocery
Ousting of Game Warden Rumored in Erie District
Allegations claim Alex MacDonald faces removal as game warden amid political activity. Erie Herald cites state officials seeking March appointment of a successor. MacDonald, longtime city police patrolman, may resign or be forced out. State Senator A E Sisson reportedly to appoint a replacement. several applicants on file.
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Alex MacDonald
MacDonald
Suite Game and Fish Commission
Harisburg
Jaith
State Commission
Erie Herald
Tme
Terssears Uugoe
BYU
Department of Internal Affairs
Clarksburg
Ward MakDonald
Beer
Iti Ie
A. E. Sisson
Sisson
Italy's Unknown Dead Decorated In Rome Today
Rome reports a solemn ceremony as the Unknown Soldier is honored with the Medal of Honor and a religious military observance. King Victor Emmanuel III and General Allen attend with American troops. Meanwhile in Youngstown Mayor George Oleś plans to donate his salary to needy families, backed by the Community Corporation.
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Walwog
Youngstown
Youngstows
George Oles
Tip Community Corporation
United Prom
Rome
Congressional
Bassidor
Richard Washburn
Victor Hmman
Thammayor
Allen
Rbiniewyrs
Met Opera Star Geraldine Haran Expected for Concert Circuit
United Press report announces soprano Geraldine Haran will leave the Metropolitan Opera stage at season’s end to join the concert circuit. She will perform in October in Amar, joining CJ Paley for the announced recital program per official word.
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United Prot
New York
Geraldine Haran
Metropolitan Opera
Paley
Stores to close half hour earlier citywide
City stores and plants vote to end ten hour day by closing at 6 PM daily. Managers aim to save costs and extend operating hours for workers, but detailed rollout and local impacts remain unclear.
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Man Superidiije
Ora I
Opposition to National Defense Plan 15 Grows in Cabinet Rift
United Press reports mounting opposition to National Defense Plan 15 amid cabinet discord. The plan faces resistance from officials including Pinchot era forestry advocates and proposals to merge military and naval ministries into a national welfare department. Opposition centers on reorganizing defense and public works, with criticism of combining departments and delaying military reorganization.
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United Press
Waslington
Fin
Nariling
Government Department
Wular de Brown
Prendas
Teetyaulia Don
Cureie
Brian
Wrough
Harding
Brochtus
Gifford Pinchot
United States Forester
Roosevelt
Fred
Department of Agriculture
Department of the Inter
Miners Agree Coal Prices Must Be Cut
A United Press report from Shamokin notes a unanimous miners’ committee call for reduced wages and improved working conditions, with a proposed 10 percent wage cut and a wage-freeze plan. Operators claim full-time production cannot be maintained. the contract expires March 1 and negotiators aim to present demands to operators.
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United Press
Shamokin
Goll
Tess Wo
Nskii
Leila
Ino Charge for Chicken Licenses
Public notice outlines the city plan to require a license fee for keeping chickens under a new ordinance. The measure, adopted by the City Commission, subjects chicken keepers to a licensing fee with penalties for operating without it.
Meeting of Corry Grange Delivers Entertaining Program
Corry Grange will hold its weekly meeting on Saturday with a well arranged program. A raffle will offer prizes and each member is invited to contribute a brief report from a farmer or stockman. A talk on the Agricultural Block of the LS Senate will be given by C2. Mocray. After the program a social hour will follow with light refreshments.
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Corry Grange
LS Senate
Union Evangelistic Meetings in the Presbyterian Church
An Evangelistic series in the Presbyterian Church draws a large audience as Rev Storkham and Dr Jones address the congregation. Paul departs Athens and speaks of the church as composed of believers, debating doctrine and urging repentance. The sermon stresses testimony, persuasion, and personal faith as key paths to salvation.
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UNION
Presbyterian Church
Storkham
Jones Hiv
Paul
Iain Athens
Hin
Surony
Vist
Athens
Paul Fou
John
Gabriel
Myerleek
Jesus
Haniel
Jesus Christ
Corinth
Plapaich
Ray Giater
Gols
Jean Miri
Tim
Stesi
Helen Keller
Handa
Wertmachers
Fife
Female bootlegger makes appearance in town
A fragmentary report notes a female bootlegger appearing in town with a small stock and a distinct style. The piece mentions items in her possession and references to locations and people, including a model and fashion details, but few clear names or dates survive in the OCR.
Armed Raids in Opposition to Free State
In Dublin on January 1 reports describe armed raids and partisan activity as republicans oppose the Free State. A key scene near Charlestown Central Maye saw attempted rescue drama with arrests and a guard force forced to release a detainee amid improvised weapon use. The incidents coincide with British troop evacuations stirring grave concern about stabilizing the provisional government.
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Free State
United Pre
Dublin
Charlestown
Impr
Spehouting & Equstallile
Ireland
Open Door Policy Fears at Parley Amid China Talks
Washington dispatch reports Chinese delegates wary of Secretary Hughes open door resolution. France and Japan weigh minor points as U S push seeks to curb Japan’s demands, abolish spheres of influence, and keep the door open through an international board reviewing concessions. Wang pinions concern that the plan could cede more power to the conference and limit Chinese sovereignty.
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A. L. Bradford
Washington
China
Sean
Chinn Hk
Wang
Vadity Wang
Chita Mught
Ughes
Board of Reference
Proviideel Bie
Vidi
Dodie
Ghin- Se
Ypper Damr
Theaugh
America
Japan
Hitchence
Britain debates foreign policy and world federation plan
A British cabinet meeting considers Lloyd George’s proposal for a world federation and an Anglo French accord. Amendments to Britain’s draft resolution are discussed as the French government shifts policy, with debate set for today in London.
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United Prana
London
Lloyd George
Fur Thief Shot Down Six Arrested In Brooklyn Heist
New York police shot and killed a fur thief amid a violent clash as detectives and officers captured six alleged members of the hit and run gang, believed to periodically rob stores and galleries. The group used a tipped pigeon to signal, and the capture followed a tense pursuit through the city.
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United Vreay
New York
Delay in Dog License Delivery Reported
Local residents face delays in dog license delivery due to a last minute rush for licenses. County Treasurer Davies Upsrerde reports the backlog may extend into Saturdays as the process processes through the week. The disruption affects Teena Hrguglaut and others awaiting their licenses.
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Ences
Owetiere
Dave Ew Meek
Girin Pat
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ODD Fellows Home
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Ely
Moti Raymon Gounors
Ineo
Thited Praus
West Shilo
Welfick
Aio. Carrion
Ebell
Julia Aeielog
Hina
Parley
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Britain
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